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F547 LGY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,246 mi
Last recorded157,246 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF547 LGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 157,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 156,592 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 154,489 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 152,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 152,626 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 150,058 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 148,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 146,213 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 132,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 129,147 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 129,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front floor getting corroded

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F547 LGY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F547 LGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F547 LGY registered?

F547 LGY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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